Family: Cupressaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 1038 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Juniperus
Vegetable: False
Observations: W. & WC. Medit.
Description
Cade juniper, scientifically known as Juniperus oxycedrus, is a species within the Cupressaceae family. This remarkable and resilient plant is native to the Western and West-Central Mediterranean regions, showcasing its adaptability to a variety of climates and terrains found in these locales.
Boasting a long history of recognition, Cade juniper was first classified in 1753, as documented in the seminal botanical work “Species Plantarum.” The esteemed botanist Carl Linnaeus, often abbreviated as “L.”, is credited with its formal scientific description.
Juniperus oxycedrus is a hardy conifer characterized by its needle-like leaves and small, berry-like cones, which may appear in various shades from green to a bluish tint upon maturation. These cones are not just an identifying feature but play a crucial role in the plant’s reproduction cycle.
Typically found in Mediterranean woodlands and scrublands, Cade juniper thrives in rocky, well-drained soil, often forming dense thickets that can dominate the landscape. This adaptability to poorer soils and arid conditions makes it an integral part of the Mediterranean ecosystem, where it provides shelter and food for wildlife.
Aside from its ecological role, Cade juniper has also been noted for its uses in traditional practices and natural remedies. The oil extracted from its wood, known as Cade oil, has been traditionally used for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The plant itself is often a subject of research due to its resilience and the potential benefits its various extracts may offer in modern medicinal applications.
In summary, Juniperus oxycedrus, the Cade juniper, is a vital component of the Mediterranean biomes, enriched with a fascinating history, ecological significance, and potential health benefits that continue to spark interest across various fields of study.
Common Names
Ita: appeggi, ginepro rosso
Deu: kade, spanische zeder, stech-wacholder, zedernwacholder, rotbeeriger wacholder
Tur: katran ardici
Eng: prickly juniper, cade juniper, red-berry juniper, redberry juniper
Hun: vörös boróka
Spa: enebro de bajas rochas, enebro de bayas rojas, enebro de la miera, kade
Fra: genévrier cade, genévrier epineux, oxycèdre
Swe: stick-en
Por: zimbreira, zimbro-bravo
Rus: можжевельник красный (mozhzhevel’nik krasnyj)
Zho: 刺桧 (ci gui)
En: Cade juniper, Prickly juniper, Red-berry juniper, Redberry juniper, Berried-cedar, Brown-fruited Juniper, Large Juniper, Prickly Cedar, Red Juniper, Sharp Cedar
Ar: عرعر شربيني
Eu: Hego-ipuru
Bg: Червена хвойна
Ca: Càdec
Zh: 刺桧 (ci gui)
Hr: Smrič
Cs: Jalovec červenoplodý
Da: Middelhavs-Ene
Nl: Stekelige jeneverbes, Cade-Olieboom
Eo: Pika junipero
Fi: Okakataja
Fr: Genévrier cade, Genévrier epineux, Oxycèdre, Cade, Cèdre piquant, Petit Cèdre, Genévrier oxycèdre, Genévrier oxycédre
Ka: Წითელი ღვია
De: Kade, Stech-Wacholder, Rotbeeriger Wacholder, Spanische Zeder, Zedernwacholder, Roter Wacholder, Zederwacholder, Zwergzeder
El: Άρκευθος η οξύκεδρος
He: ערער ארזי
Hu: Vörös boróka
It: Ginepro ossicedro, Appeggi, Ginepro rosso
Mk: Црвена смрека
No: Vestlig einer
Fa: ارس خاردار
Pl: Jałowiec kolczasty
Pt: Cedro-de-espanha, Zimbreira, Zimbro-bravo
Ru: Можжевельник колючий, Можжевельник красный (mozhzhevel’nik krasnyj)
Es: Enebro de bayas rojas, Enebro de Bajas Rochas, Kade, Enebro de la miera, Cada, Oxicedro
Sv: Stick-en
Tr: Katran ardici
Synonyms
- Juniperus glauca (Salisb.)
- Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. rufescens (Debeaux)
- Juniperus rufescens (Link)
- Juniperus oxycedrus var. rufescens (Carrière)
Distribution
- Algeria (native)
- Baleares (native)
- Corse (native)
- France (native)
- Italy (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Spain (native)
- Tunisia (native)
Additional Images
Fruit
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Leaf
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Taken Feb 7, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)
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Habit
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Flower
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Bark
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Other
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2684451)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:262299-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Juniperus oxycedrus L.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Shrub
Growth
Bloom months: [‘may’]